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Len Evans, 63, who sells fruit and veg on the market, said: "I saw police on the bridge with a few lads early on Saturday morning and then the police closed the bridge.

"I used to arrive at the market to set up at about 3.30am but these days I give it half an hour longer just so the crowds have dispersed because it can be intimidating and you don't feel safe.

"It's a really shame because Boston used to be such a lovely town. It still is a very pretty place but we can do without the violence."

Roger Lilley, 50, who launched new business The Vape Shop in Church Street on Saturday, said: "I think there is a problem with fighting in any town - it's what society as a whole is like now.

"Boston people hear about trouble and assume it's Eastern Europeans. That is often the case, but not always.

"They get a bad press but they are people who are bringing money into the town."

Edita Paliskite, who runs Flowers & Gifts 'Just for You', in Church Lane, said: "We heard that there had been an incident nearby but it was all cleared up when we arrived for work.

"Sometimes you don't feel safe walking in the area so if we're working late at night we get taxis home even if it's walking distance."

The assault comes comes after a video of street brawling in the Market Place the previous weekend was posted on social media.

A still of the brawl in Boston Market Place (Image: Boston Bible)

The footage shows several fights going on in the background as police and security officers run in and try to break them up.

Police confirmed they were called to the Market Place in the early hours of Saturday October 7 following reports of affray.

Three men were arrested for public order offences. Gabriel Turca, 34, of Woadfarm Road, Boston, has been charged with assaulting a constable. He will appear before Boston magistrates on November 1.

Two other men were cautioned for public order offences.

And a man in his 30s was taken hospital with serious injuries following an assault at the Church Keys Wine Bar and Restaurant, in Church Street, at 12.25am on Saturday, September 16. A teenager was arrested and has been bailed.